Maumee Express

Canada Matters. We have no information of any invasion of the territory of Canada, from any quarter, yet we have no doubt that before many days there will be an organised and efficient Patriot force in both the Provinces. The Patriots in the vicinity of Detroit river are said to be fast increasing in numbers, and we have no doubt of the fact, judging from the appearance of many travellers through this region. The force is scattered through the country, from Monroe to Detroit, in small parties, without apparent concert, but from the measures that have been taken, there remains no doubt but that there is a commanding spirit somewhere. As far as we can learn from reports, some of which we know can be depended upon, the arrangements are as follows:

The force in Michigan is to be under the command of Gen. McLeod, and is not far from two thousand strong. A forced march is to be made from some point of general rendezvous, upon a time already fixed, to some point upon the Canadian frontier, which is undefended, and thus a foothold gained in Canada without opposition. Once in Canada, they consider themselves safe, there being no doubt but thousands will rush to their standard, while by keeping open a communication with Detroit river, they will receive recruits from the States. The ice in the rivers and lakes giving great facilities for locomotion has rendered the feasibility of such a plan obvious, as by the assistance of teams, a large body of troops may be removed to a great distance in the space of a few hours. In the mean time a descent upon the lower province, under the command of Gen. Van Rensselaer, the detail of which expedition is already arranged, will be carried into effect nearly simultaneous with the other.